North Shore Bank Sponsors the Annual George Peabody House Third-Grade Essay Contest

North Shore Bank Sponsors the Annual George Peabody House Third-Grade Essay Contest

Between September and December of each year, all third-graders from the Peabody’s elementary schools visit the place of George Peabody’s birth to learn about their city’s namesake and his philanthropic ventures. After their tour, the children are asked to write an essay on what they have learned. Of all the essays submitted, the top three are chosen and displayed in all the schools throughout the remaining school year.

Attending the award ceremony (from left to right) are Interim Superintendent of Peabody Schools, Dr. Herbert Levine, First Place Winner Toyosi Oludimu from the West Memorial School, Second Place Winner Abigail Matuza from South Memorial School, Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt, Third Place winner Mia Calaunan from Saint John the Baptist School, and Christopher Pesce, North Shore Bank Vice President and Marketing Officer

As annual sponsors of the contest, North Shore Bank provides savings accounts of $100 for the first place winner, $50 for the second place winner and $25 for the third place winner.

“We are very proud to continue our support of this great event. We would like to congratulate, not only the students, but their parents and all of teachers and faculty at our schools in Peabody.”

This year’s winners, Toyosi Oludimu from West Memorial School, Abigail Matuza from South Memorial School, and Mia Calaunan of Saint John the Baptist School, were honored during a ceremony held at the museum, where they met with city dignitaries and received gift bags from the Bank.

Mary Lou DiSilva, Branch Manager of North Shore Bank’s Peabody Square office and also a member of the Essay Judging Committee said,

“It’s always so tough to choose just three winners. These students should be very proud of themselves. They did a great job." She added, "I’ve judged this contest for the past twelve years and it’s been such a pleasure. But it’s getting harder and harder each year.”

About North Shore Bank
North Shore Bank is a full-service community bank based in Peabody, Massachusetts and serving the personal and business banking needs of the North Shore, eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Established in 1888, the bank operates out of twelve area offices, located in Beverly, Danvers, Merrimac, Middleton, Peabody, Salem, Saugus and Newton, New Hampshire.